America at 250: How Jane Addams fought for Chicago's most vulnerable
You might drive on part of the 77-mile stretch of Interstate 90 known as the Jane Addams Memorial Tollway, but do you know the story of the woman who it's named after?
Sister Jean and her spirit of encouragement honored in documentary "The Cinderella Nun"
The late Sister Jean has been honored with T-shirts, socks, and bobbleheads — and now her spirit lives on with a new documentary.
Caliendo: Voters are energized by many issues, some primary races sure to be tight
Voting was under way Tuesday for the Illinois primary, and a big increase in voter turnout was reported with regard to early voting.
Illinois Network to Freedom Collective works to elevate stories of freedom seekers
Members of the "Illinois Network to Freedom Collective" are focused on bringing attention to the stories of freedom seekers and sites connected to the Underground Railroad in Illinois.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson on Rev. Jesse Jackson: "I'm not mayor without him"
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson remembered the Rev. Jesse Jackson Wednesday as an indefatigable organizer and fighter for justice and a mentor to him personally.
Santita Jackson, daughter of Rev. Jesse Jackson, says her father was a champion of people
Santita Jackson, the daughter of the Rev. Jesse Jackson, said Tuesday that she hoped people would remember her father as their "champion."
Data centers for AI use huge amounts of electricity, water, prompting public pushback
Multiple reports show the data centers used to store, train and operate AI models use significant amounts of energy and water, with a rippling impact on the environment and public health.
AI deepfakes are easier to make, harder to spot, and made to fool you
Generative AI has made deepfakes – videos, audio, and images either made or modified by AI software – easier to create and much harder to spot. And they are used to dupe you, spread misinformation or scam you.
AI chatbots fill void for teens as experts worry about AI psychosis reports
Anyone can talk to AI about anything, and young people are increasingly turning to artificial intelligence to fill a void for human connection and romantic relationships. As chatbot use rises, experts are becoming more concerned about AI psychosis as well.
AI use in schools and classrooms is booming
AI use in the classroom is growing fast, even as educators are still grappling with what guidelines to set and enforce.
AI taking larger role in health care for doctors, patients alike
Every day, more than 40 million people ask ChatGPT health-related questions, according to its creator OpenAI. But it's not just patients using this new technology; there are programs designed for doctors too.
AI is upending the job market. What does it mean for workers?
AI has had a top-to-bottom effect on the American workforce, cited as the force behind mass layoffs and a valued skill in workers at the same time.
Recent Northwestern study used app to track recovery of long COVID patients
It has been nearly six years since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, and one of the many questions doctors are still working to answer concerns the long-term effects.
Local Chick-fil-A owner, South Side urban farms teaming up to increase access to fresh food
Chick-fil-A and an urban farming organization are teaming up to help expand access to fresh food across the city.
SHFT is Chicago's first mental health urgent care clinic for young people
SHFT Behavioral Health is the first urgent care clinic in Chicago for young people in mental health crises — specializing in children as young as 10 and adults up to the age of 30.